Friday 17 December 2010

Work / Life Balance

This year has been a journey of discovery as I've made improvements in my life to achieve balance. I started by making a DECISION to CHANGE and then took ACTION.

I contacted life coach, Nadine Honeybone, to clarify steps to achieving my goals. Style consultant, Suzanne Jaya came to overhaul my wardrobe and to do a colour analysis. I consulted Nutritionist and Naturopath, Emma Jones, for advice on my diet, as I was fed up of feeling so tired all the time.

I started to include all the things that I love in my life, swimming, tennis, yoga, meditation, singing, as well as noticing birdsongs, clouds, the effects of sunlight and fragrances of flowers. The list is endless once you start to really engage with the world around you, instead of getting locked in to being too busy.

The result of all this is that I now feel FANTASTIC, ENERGIZED and HAPPY!

As a bonus, I've lost over a stone in weight. I've gone public about having alopecia (hair loss) which resulted in a double page spread article in the Western Mail in July, and a radio interview with Jamie and Louise on BBC Radio Wales in September and an invitation to speak at an inaugural meeting for anyone with hair loss, at Southmead Hospital in Bristol earlier this month.

Everything is flowing because I shifted my focus towards my own well being instead of my business. Now unexpected opportunities are appearing frequently to move my business forward which is very exciting. I've let go my fear of techno things and the embraced changes. I'm feeling GOOD!

This quote has been inspirational for me:

"Whatever you can do,
Or dream you can do
Begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Begin it NOW. "
(Geothe)


Nomine Community Choir Christmas Concerts

I sang in two wonderful Christmas concerts with Nomine Community Choir. One on 8th December at St Anne's Church in Oldland Common and another on 15th December at St. Mary's Church in Bitton. A great selection of Christmas music, with an uplifting finale of Handel's Allelluia Chorus from The Messiah, delighted the appreciative audience. We raised over £600 for the charity Children's Hospice South West. How good is that?

Tonight, weather permitting, we're singing with staff at Coca Cola's Christmas Carol evening.

If you are interested in joining the choir, click on the link on the right hand side of the page for more information. Singing is good for you!



Monday 13 December 2010

Light and Land Discovery Day

5th December 2010

Wokefield Park, near Reading, was the venue for this inspirational day given by the Light and Land team of top fine art photographers, Charlie Waite, Joe Cornish, Desi Fontaine, Phil Malpas and Clive Minnitt. It was a great opportunity to share ideas and learn from other landscape photographers. Despite the very cold, foggy weather, lots of people travelled to attend.

I took along my new bespoke leather, fine art portfolio for critique by Desi Fontaine. The high quality of my work and the portfolio created a great deal of excitement from all who viewed it.

Friday 3 December 2010

Reminder - Saltford Craft Fair -4th December

Saltford Craft Fair, 10am - 2pm on Saturday 4th December at Saltford Hall, BS31 3BY, half way between Bath and Bristol.

Come to my stand to buy Christmas cards, greetings cards, gift tokens, canvases, mounted prints or framed prints.

Only Connect Christmas Networking Event - Bristol

Last night I attended the Only Connect, Christmas, black tie, networking event at The Living Room, Millenium Square, Bristol.

The festive ambience of the contemporary venue enveloped us as we walked in on the red carpet, wearing our posh frocks, out of the bitter cold. Local media were filming and photographers snapping us during the evening. It was a great opportunity to talk with other business people and to contribute to the Jesse May Trust. Nick Knowles was one of the celebrity guests invited by the organizer, Jamie Breese.

Thursday 18 November 2010

Charity -Avon Wildlife Trust


My 2010 Christmas card shows a winter image of the frozen pond at Willsbridge Mill.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of each card will be donated to support the work of the Avon Wildlife Trust.

Saltford Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday 4th December
10am -2pm

Saltford Hall
Wedmore Road
Saltford
Bristol BS31 3BY

Here's an opportunity for you to get into the festive spirit and buy Christmas and greetings cards, gift tokens, mounted images or canvases from Anna's stand at the Saltford Christmas Craft Fair at Saltford Hall, half way between Bristol and Bath. Payment accepted by cash or cheque.